Episode 106. Rajon Rondo's Arrest: Bruen, the 2nd Amendment, and Gun Control on Trial

Show Notes:

 

Episode 106. Rajon Rondo's Arrest: Bruen, the 2nd Amendment, and Gun Control on Trial

 

In this episode, host Alex Ooley discusses the arrest of NBA player Rajon Rondo in Indiana. Rondo was stopped for not having a license plate and was subsequently found to be in possession of marijuana and a firearm. The focus of the discussion is on the charge of unlawful carrying of a handgun, which is based on Rondo being subject to a protective order. The episode explores the relevance of the Second Amendment in this case and the challenges to gun control laws. It also highlights the lower standard of proof in protective orders and the importance of litigating Second Amendment issues.

 

Takeaways

• NBA player Rajon Rondo was arrested in Indiana for not having a license plate and was found to be in possession of marijuana and a firearm.
• The charge of unlawful carrying of a handgun is based on Rondo being subject to a protective order, which prohibits him from possessing a firearm.
• The episode discusses the relevance of the Second Amendment in this case and the ongoing challenges to gun control laws.
• It highlights the lower standard of proof in protective orders and the importance of litigating Second Amendment issues.

 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:04 Rajon Rondo's Arrest

10:04 Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun

12:01 Relevance of Second Amendment

15:41 Challenges to Gun Control Laws

22:44 Motion to Dismiss Based on Second Amendment

23:57 Importance of Litigating Second Amendment Issues

25:00 Government Pretext and Judicial Rationalizations

26:07 Smell of Marijuana as Probable Cause

27:04 Conclusion and Call to Action

 

Resources:

 

Rajon Rondo was allegedly driving more than 100 mph, weaving through traffic before arrest | In-depth | wdrb.com

https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/rajon-rondo-was-allegedly-driving-more-than-100-mph-weaving-through-traffic-before-arrest/article_c84c3b1a-c058-11ee-a93a-5734e81d8ca6.html

 

18 U.S. Code § 922 - Unlawful acts | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/922

 

Indiana Code § 35-47-2-1.5. Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun

https://law.justia.com/codes/indiana/2022/title-35/article-47/chapter-2/section-35-47-2-1-5/

 

United States v. Rahimi - SCOTUSblog

https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/united-states-v-rahimi/

 

Clark Neily on X

https://twitter.com/conlawwarrior/status/1764093590601380048?s=43

 

probable cause | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/probable_cause

 

Episode 51. What is The Second Amendment? - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk4b1mXcQ-0

 

 

Tags:

 

#liberty

#freedom

#courts

#justice

#law

#criminaljustice

#policing

#Bruen

#2A

#drugs

#drugwar

#marijuana

 

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